Bible Verses About Anxiety: 21 Scripture Quotes

What is anxiety? Anxiety is that feeling that nothing is quite settled. Anxiety may present itself as worry about an impending event or situation. You may be apprehensive or overly concerned and even fearful. This thing, whatever it is, sticks in your mind and it begins to take over your life when left unchecked. It is not a place that anyone wants to be, but a place that is easy to get to when you are thinking on the wrong things. Take a look at these 21 Bible verses about anxiety.

Isaiah 41:10fear not, for I am with you;be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Anxiety Can Be a Heavy Burden

Fear not, for I am with you

Proverbs 12:25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.

Proverbs 17:22A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

The Lord is Available: Trust in Him

Psalms 34:4I sought the Lord, and he answered meand delivered me from all my fears.

Psalms 37:5Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.

Proverbs 3:5-6Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths.

Philippians 4:6-7do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 5:6-7Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

Hebrews 13:6So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”

He is Strong when we are Weak; He will Meet our Needs

Romans 8:26-28Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

2 Corinthians 12:10For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Philippians 4:13I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:19And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

He Gives Daily Bread; Don’t Borrow Tomorrow’s Concerns

Matthew 6:26Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?

Matthew 6:28And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin,

Matthew 6:34Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

Better Times are Coming

Romans 5:2Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 4:17For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison

James 5:11Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

Revelation 21:4He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.

Pamela Rose Williams is a wife, mom and grand mom. She and her Pastor-husband serve together at Selah Mountain Ministries in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is a Christian freelance writer and has her own web site Christianity Every Day. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Christian Education. Other interests include bird-watching, gardening, crafting and technology. Her motto is “Christianity isn’t for just once a week; Christianity is for Every Day.” Pamela is also Senior Editor and writer here at WhatChristiansWantToKnow.com.

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Hi,
I recently gave my life to God and I truly believe he will make a way for me. The scriptures above really inspire me and give me peace beyond my understanding. Please pray for me that I can learn to trust him and not to ever worry about anything. Iam praying for a husband and a good paying job. Pray with me.
Thank you and God bless you

These beautiful verses have lifted my spirirts, I shall not let fear and anixety rule my life. With each passing day I feel a step closer to the almight lord jesus christ. In jesus name shall we all be blessed, we shall follow the path the lord jesus christ has set up for you.
Thank you so much!

Dear “UNLOVED”,
I was so saddened for you and your situation. Please do not give up hope or despair. God NEVER allows things to happen He doesn’t have good in the end. I DO NOT know why God allows certain bad things in certain families but not without reason. God wants to use you in their lives somehow, definitely to show them Jesus. I hope you know Him as your Lord and Saviour. Pray for these “haters”, pray scripture over them, Gods Word will never return void. it may be days, weeks, even years but God will be working and we must have faith. It will be hard to wait on Gods timing, but boy is it PERFECT! HE HAS ALL OUR INTERESTS AT HEART!

I will just like to thank you. I am 15 and I have some problems in school when it comes to choosing subjects and I really want my science subjects but it’s like a competition in my school to see who will get the subjects and I was about to give up and near my breaking point but these bible verses really helped me and I put all my problems and worries into the hand of the Lord but I will like to thank you and tell you that you are truly a blessing

I need help with be anxious about my dissertation process. I feel enough confidence in my writing. I am praying for the necessary resources and people to help through this and to give me encouragement.

Great Book!

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